Arkansas Football: Way-too-early game-by-game predictions for 2018

This will be the first true test of the season for Arkansas, and a tough one it will be. The Auburn Tigers are going to be even better in 2018 given that Jarrett Stidham will have another year of experience in that offense under his belt and another season to gain confidence as an SEC quarterback.

Stidham actually played well enough in his first year with Auburn in 2017 to draw some NFL interest, but he ultimately decided to come back for his junior year. The Baylor transfer passed for 3,158 yards and 18 touchdowns with just six picks and a 67 percent completion rate. He’s going to give the Razorbacks major trouble in this Week 4 battle.

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Not only will he have a strong game in terms of accuracy, but he will throw for about 330 yards and three touchdowns. He’s going to do whatever he wants against the Arkansas defense as Chad Morris will get his “welcome to the SEC” moment in Auburn.

Kam Martin, who will be replacing both Kerryon Johnson and Kamryn Pettway, will have himself a decent game as well, rushing for 100 yards and a touchdown. The Arkansas defense will be flat-out worn down and Cole Kelley’s arm will need major ice on Sunday morning after throwing 40-plus times while playing from behind all game.

Final Score: Arkansas 17, Auburn 38 (3-1, 0-1 SEC)